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Sawa Sawa Motel

2.5 star property

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A tropical garden pathway leading to a building with a stone wall and palm trees.
Bar (on property)
Sports bar
A courtyard with a brick wall, a satellite dish, and various plants including palm trees and shrubs.
Exterior detail

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$56
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug

Explore the area

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Street, Gisenyi, Gisenyi
  • Place, Université Libre de Kigali
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Gisenyi Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rwanda Tourism University College
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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4 bedrooms, free WiFi

Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Gisenyi

At Sawa Sawa Motel you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Université Libre de Kigali and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Rwanda Tourism University College. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast (local cuisine), free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this Gisenyi hotel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Gisenyi Beach and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Kivu Lake.

What's nearby

  • Université Libre de Kigali - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gisenyi Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rwanda Tourism University College - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Nyamyumba Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 9.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Chalet - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Barbcue - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kivu Resto - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Steven shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salt and Pepper Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sawa Sawa Motel

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Sawa Sawa Motel also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

This Gisenyi hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Sawa Sawa Motel offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Gisenyi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sawa Sawa Motel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sawa Sawa Motel?

Sawa Sawa Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sawa Sawa Motel?

As of 20 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sawa Sawa Motel on 12 Aug 2026 start from NZ$56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sawa Sawa Motel?

Yep, Sawa Sawa Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sawa Sawa Motel?

The closest beach to Sawa Sawa Motel is Gisenyi Beach (1.9 km).

Does Sawa Sawa Motel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sawa Sawa Motel?

No, Sawa Sawa Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sawa Sawa Motel?

Check-in begins at 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sawa Sawa Motel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Sawa Sawa Motel Reviews

Reviews

2.0
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2.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Admire

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I informed you that they declined my check in and i am waiting for my refund.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019